Hawaii School of Professional Psychology

Our Clinical Psychology programs are designed to prepare practitioner-scholars whose scientific, theoretical and practical foundations enable them to meet the challenges of the diverse settings, populations and communities in which they serve.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program at the Hawai’i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA).

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Personal and Professional Preparation

Offering a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, The Hawai'i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University (HSPP) is dedicated to encouraging your personal and professional growth through faculty mentorship, engaging classroom discussions and experiential learning opportunities. Our programs are vitally important for developing psychologists who can work to address the mental health needs of local populations in Hawai'i, and who understand and recognize the importance of social justice and human diversity.

Recent News

Argosy University, Hawaii was recently named one of Hawaii
Business Magazine’s “2018 Best Places to Work in Hawaii.” Awardees were
selected based on the results of an employee survey that went out to hundreds
of workers across the state. In the award letter, Hawaii Business Magazine
stated, “your company understands that helping employees develop their full
potential helps your organization reach its full potential.”

The awards are now in their 14th year. The school will
be listed in the magazine’s April 2018 issue and honored at an upcoming awards
ceremony at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Dr. Sean W. Scanlan, Ph.D., dean and associate professor at Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University received the Professor of the Year award at the event. He was recognized for his outstanding achievement in Clinical Psychology education.

Catherine Gallahue, a current student working toward a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the school, was presented with the Outstanding Student of Psychology award. She was recognized for her significant achievement as a graduate student in the field of Psychology.

The mission of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawai‘i by encouraging, integrating, applying, and communicating the contributions of Psychology in all its branches. The organization is the leading resource for psychological health, research, and policy in Hawai‘i.

Dr. Sean W. Scanlan, Ph.D., dean and associate professor at Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University received the Professor of the Year award at the event. He was recognized for his outstanding achievement in Clinical Psychology education.

Catherine Gallahue, a current student working toward a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the school, was presented with the Outstanding Student of Psychology award. She was recognized for her significant achievement as a graduate student in the field of Psychology.

The mission of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawai‘i by encouraging, integrating, applying, and communicating the contributions of Psychology in all its branches. The organization is the leading resource for psychological health, research, and policy in Hawai‘i.

The Hawaii Adoption and Permanency Alliance (HAPA) and Foster Care Training Committee (FCTC) recently held the workshop “How to choose your battles and win some, too” at Catholic Charities Hawaii Clarence T.C. Ching Campus Community Hall in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Steven J. Choy, associate professor, Hawai`i School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University presented at the event. Choy is a licensed clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience in the assessment, treatment and prevention of child maltreatment.